Free Gym, Swimming and Food this summer for young people eligible for HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) at Much Wenlock Leisure Centre

Much Wenlock leisure centre and Shropshire Council have come together to offer local young people aged 12 to 16 who are eligible for HAF free gym membership, swimming sessions and food vouchers over the Summer Holidays at Much Wenlock Leisure Centre.

During 22nd July - 1st September HAF eligible young people will get Free Membership, including unlimited access to:

- Gym Sessions: must be supervised by and adult (18yrs+)

- Pool Inflatable Sessions and Public Swim Session

- Public Swim

-Pay and Play sessions on Astro Turf

- Food vouchers for Old Smoothie Café

For Full Terms & Conditions and Further Information please contact Much Wenlock Leisure Centre directly.

While our evening Learn to swim programme takes a break over the summer holidays We will be running our intensive lesson courses.  From toddlers upwards, our Learn to Swim programme provides a learning environment that is fun and achieves maximum results.

Water confidence:  age 3 – 4 yrs (equivalents: STA Stanley’s ASA ducklings) who have no or very little water experience 9am—9.30am

Begin to swim basic: age 4yrs + (equivalents: STA octopus 1 + 2, ASA stage 1/2) children with a little confidence who need to gain very basic skills and continue to build water confidence.  Children will also learn how to travel around the pool 9.30am –10am

• Week 4 – 12^th – 16^th August
• Week 5 -19^th – 23^rd August
• Cost £34.50 per child

Meet our Exercise on Referral team, Jodie & Cara 

For further information please visit our web page via the link below

Link for additional information on Exercise on Referral

🌟 Strength Conditioning and Balance Classes🌟

Increase your fitness, stability and strength. Targeting functional patterns to help with every day tasks. Whether it is to get more active to help with tasks around the home or garden, or so you can spend quality time with grandchildren, we hope to increase your confidence. The class not only provides you with a chance to move more, but also to socialise in a group setting.

This Class which is led by our Exercise on Referral team, runs every Wednesday from 11:15am-12:00 Midday.

EOR were out in the community at the weekend, attending the family fun day on Saturday 6th July. Cara, our exercise referral instructor was on the ground, chatting to locals and bringing more awareness to the Exercise on Referral Scheme we offer at the centre. If you want to find out more, please contact the centre on 01694 720051 or pop in to enquire. The team is in house on a Monday and Wednesday.

Jodie, our Exercise on Referral Coordinator attended the Cancer Champions Celebration Event on Tuesday 9th July. Cancer Champions is funded by The Lingen Davies Charity, with trainings being led across Shropshire and Powys, aiming to bring more awareness to communities regarding screening and early detection. Having cancer champions within different areas looks to help break down barriers around talking about cancer and engage with many more people.

Bill Longmore was known for his unwavering enthusiasm and commitment to sports and the community. In his memory, the Foundation aims to carry forward his legacy by offering awards of financial assistance to those who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their respective sports.

It is that time of year to start thinking about applying for one of the 5 x £1000 award grants available for sports organisations in Shropshire. Please visit and explore the foundation’s website at: www.billlongmorefoundation.com that will provide you with information about the wonderful achievements and lasting legacies of Bill Longmore. If interested in applying for an award you will find the application form on the website which can be used together with any additional attachments that you may have. The awards are open to sports groups and sporting individuals based within Shropshire from 1^st August 2024 with a closing date of 31st August. We welcome applications from all sports , all age groups and even previous winners .